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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Integumentary System

Question 20 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361

The flexibility and movement of the skin are primarily the result of:

Answer
A
keratin.
B
collagen.
C
elastin.
D
Langerhans.

Explanation

Elastin is the protein that lets skin stretch and recoil, giving it flexibility and movement. Collagen provides strength and support, while keratin forms a protective barrier; Langerhans cells are immune cells in the skin.

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